Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Willem II Stadion where Willem II Tilburg play host to Heracles Almelo. A crowd of 18,027 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Willem II Tilburg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heracles Almelo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cliff Cairo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Willem II Tilburg get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Ronnie Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero hits a low pass to Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen shoots from 20 yards. Callum Telfer gets down and covers it.
3.40
Mike Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Andres Moya. Andres Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Carl Monk as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.20
0-0Tim Mckay takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Purrel Chivu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.05
0-1Gianni Olivares chips the ball to his team mate, Arjan Heubach. Arjan Heubach knocks the ball forward to Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville whips in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Callum Telfer had no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
15.06
0-1Joe Opdam hacks Rafael De Vogt from behind! Joe Opdam is warned by the referee! Rafael De Vogt runs off the knock.
16.50
Eugenio Herrero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Herrero shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.25
0-2Joe Opdam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Telfer who gathers it comfortably.
22.17
0-2Eugenio Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel lofts in a cross ball towards Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
24.34
Boudewijn Van Ankeren hits a low pass to Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares knocks the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.27
Rafael De Vogt takes it forward alone. Rafael De Vogt plays the ball forward to Richard McStay who has made a great run into the box. Richard McStay tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.09
Arjan Heubach knocks the ball to his team mate, Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brenny Boussatta.
44.52
Rafael De Vogt makes a probing pass to Richard McStay. Richard McStay shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Gianni Olivares flicks a high pass forward. Joe Opdam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Opdam sees Tommy Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Mathijssen. Some world-class footwork from Henk Mathijssen provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Callum Telfer manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Willem II Tilburg appear unchanged since the first half. Heracles Almelo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heracles Almelo kick off the second half!
47.41
Boudewijn Van Ankeren flicks a high pass forward. Joe Opdam controls it well on his chest. Joe Opdam flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Neville shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.20
Rafael De Vogt flicks a high pass forward to Richard McStay who brings the ball under control. Richard McStay cuts inside the box! Richard McStay takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
49.05
Bruno Tavares sees Tommy Neville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Neville makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Henk Mathijssen. Henk Mathijssen rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
51.43
Rafael De Vogt hits a low pass to Richard McStay. Richard McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Monk who gathers it comfortably.
53.42
1-2Rafael De Vogt knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard McStay. Richard McStay makes a probing pass between the defence to Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Boudewijn Van Ankeren's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
54.11
Tim Mckay takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Seyni Granger makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Ronnie Carragher is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.17
Rafael De Vogt brings the ball forward. Rafael De Vogt shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
60.05
1-2Willem II Tilburg appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.32
Rafael De Vogt threads a neat ball through to Andres Moya. Andres Moya plays a quick one-two with Purrel Chivu and rushes in on goal... Andres Moya comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
69.22
Gianni Olivares knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel shoots from outside the area. Callum Telfer comfortably gets down and covers it.
71.26
Eugenio Herrero passes the ball forward to Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Telfer with no chance!! Goal for Heracles Almelo!
77.31
Mike Lawrence threads the ball through to Purrel Chivu. Purrel Chivu plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Purrel Chivu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Carl Monk. Excellent save.
81.23
Gianni Olivares kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Herrero. Eugenio Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Neville. Tommy Neville lofts in a cross ball towards Youssef van Gastel. Youssef van Gastel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Callum Telfer manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Neville of Heracles Almelo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Callum Telfer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Seyni Granger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Remco Koevermans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Jr. Schwoch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brenny Boussatta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tim Mckay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael De Vogt (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mike Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Purrel Chivu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard McStay (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Andres Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Raymond Piket (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steven Van Haaren (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sjaak Koroglu (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Monk (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Boudewijn Van Ankeren (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianni Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arjan Heubach (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Herrero (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Joe Opdam (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bruno Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommy Neville (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Henk Mathijssen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Youssef van Gastel (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Duncan Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jimmy Kerkhof (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Barry Redeker (ATT) | 0 | |